Anode replacement
Just curious as to how long the water heater(Suburban) would last if the anode were to be replace with a plug like Atwood uses. Not planning on doing this but would be nice to know if needed in an eme...
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If in an emergency no problem. A few months would not be an issue.The anode is there so the chemicals attack it instead of the steel lining IF the glass lining had a crack exposing the steal and allowing it to rust. This process takes time.BUT, I see no reason to do it. Just leave the old wore out anode in place until you replace it.
